Bill Text: GA HR2112 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Oyinlola, Honorable Olagunsoye; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - House Read and Adopted [HR2112 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2112-Introduced.html

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10 LC 94 3313

House Resolution 2112

By: Representatives Mangham of the 94th, Collins of the 95th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 93rd, Brooks of the 63rd, and Abdul-Salaam of the 74th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Honorable Olagunsoye Oyinlola; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Honorable Olagunsoye Oyinlola was born on February 3, 1951, in Okuku, Odo Otin, into the royal Oyinlola family, the beloved son of the late Oba Moses Oyewole Oyinlola and the late Olori Comfort Ololade Oyinlola; and

WHEREAS, Prince Oyinlola completed his primary education at St. Michael's Primary School in Okuku and earned a West African School Certificate from Odo-Otin Grammar School before he enlisted in the Nigerian Army; and

WHEREAS, after attending the Nigerian Defense Academy, he was commissioned as an officer in the Armoured Corps of the Nigerian Army at the age of 20; and

WHEREAS, affectionately known as "Lagun" by his family, Prince Oyinlola earned a diploma in international relations from the Obafemi Awolowo University, a master of science degree in defense studies from the University of Madras in India, a master's degree in strategic studies from the University of Ibadan, and a law degree from Buckingham University; and

WHEREAS, an accomplished military leader, Prince Oyinlola attended the National War College, where he was awarded the Fellowship of the War College, and served as Troop Leader, Squadron Leader, Battalion Commander, Brigade Commander, Acting General Officer Commanding, and Military Administrator; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished gentleman be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the Honorable Olagunsoye Oyinlola on his numerous achievements and commend his efficient, effective, and committed leadership.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Honorable Olagunsoye Oyinlola.